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India and Pakistan to clash in pool phase at 2027 Cricket World Cup

India and Pakistan were placed in Group A, with the archrivals set to meet in a 14-team tournament featuring 57 matches, the ICC said.

  • On Thursday, the International Cricket Council released the 2027 Cricket World Cup schedule, confirming India will begin its campaign against Australia on October 7, 2027, in Cape Town before facing Pakistan in Johannesburg on October 10.
  • The tournament, hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia, employs a revamped format where leading teams are assigned to Group A based on ICC ODI rankings as of September 30.
  • Star batsman Virat Kohli, 37, confirmed this tournament will be his final World Cup for India, stating "to maintain that intensity for 10 games takes a lot out of you in foreign conditions." ICC Chairman Jay Shah announced ticket prices will range from $9.62 to $31.31.
  • Commencing October 2, 2027, the 57-match event progresses from a preliminary Super Series through group stages and a newly introduced Super 7 phase, culminating in the final at Wanderers Stadium on November 21, 2027.
  • Political tensions between India and Pakistan ensure their fixture generates intense global interest, with the tournament structure delivering high-profile matchups throughout the month-long competition for cricket's most prestigious prize.
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India World Cup schedule: The ICC (International Cricket Council) has released the schedule for the 2027 Men's ODI World Cup. India will begin their campaign against Australia in Cape Town on October 7th, before facing Pakistan in Johannesburg on October 10th. India is in Group A with Australia, Pakistan, Zimbabwe, Afghanistan, and a qualifier. If India reaches the Super 7, they could face Pakistan again on November 7th.

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India and Pakistan to clash in pool phase at 2027 Cricket World Cup

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NDTV broke the news in New Delhi, India on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
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